Anti-Static Foam
Anti-static foam is a foam product designed to dissipate and keep electrostatic discharge (ESD) at bay. Combining their anti-static behavior with the cushioning, vibration dampening and shock resistant behavior of all foam, anti-static foam products are perfect for the storing and transporting of electronics. They also assist in wrapping, bracing and blocking.
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Design of Anti-Static Foam
Some of the most common materials from manufacturers that make anti-static foam include: high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyurethane and high density polyurethane. Anti-static HDPE foam is closed cell, rigid and dense. It works well as an insert liner. Low density and high density anti-static polyurethane foams are soft, open cell foams that work best as a cushion.
Applications of Anti-Static Foam
Anti-static foam products do not only protect electronics from outside static. Rather, they also protect surroundings from static coming from the electronics themselves. Some of the many electronic products anti-static foam cushion include: computer chips, circuit boards, assemblies, laptops and more.
Anti-Static Foam Types
Anti-static foam comes in many forms. Some of the many types include: black conductive foam, pink anti-static foam, memory foam sheet, anti-static bubble wrap and anti-static rolls. These varieties allow customers to block ESD whether their product is irregularly shaped, extremely large, extremely small or anything else.
Foam fabricators produce anti-static foam products in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, thicknesses, colors and textures. Common textures include egg carton and pick n pluck. Anti-static foam is a great investment. Not only is it versatile, but it is affordable. It generally lasts between five and eight years. To find out what type of anti-static foam will work best for your application, get in contact with a high quality foam manufacturer. To help you on your way, we have provided a comprehensive list of such manufacturers. Find them, along with their profiles, by scrolling up towards the top of this page.